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Friday, February 7, 2014

Capital Semester in Washington


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Capital Semester in Washington, DC
www.DCinternships.org/CS
Fall: August 27 – December 12, 2014
Spring: January 14 – May 2, 2015

*Guaranteed Internships - Courses for Credit - Housing in DC
*Fall Semester Early Deadline: March 1, 2014
*Generous Scholarship Funding Available

Spend a semester in Washington, DC making an investment in your future that will help set you apart after college.  This comprehensive program sponsored by The Fund for American Studies includes a guaranteed internship placement, courses for transferable credit, and furnished housing the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Washington, D.C.

EXPERIENCE
We’ve been creating academic internship experiences for over 40 years and guarantee all participants an internship placement. Your options are endless – we work with over 300 different federal agencies, policy groups, international affairs organizations, media outlets, public affairs firms, government relations offices, and nonprofit organizations.

CONNECTIONS
Who you know does matter - especially when it comes to your future job search. Our programs are designed to allow students to make valuable professional connections and practice networking skills in a real-world setting. You can participate in a mentor program, as well as roundtable discussions and networking receptions with program alumni.

LOCATION
Washington, DC is the perfect place to explore a variety of career paths while enjoying a vibrant arts and culture scene. Take advantage of the free Smithsonian museums, many musical and theatre performances, as well as sports events. You can explore DC and meet fellow program participants through program-planned social activities including a guided tour of the monuments, a day trip to Mt. Vernon, ice staking at the national sculpture garden, and outing to the National Zoo.

COURSES FOR CREDIT
Earn 12 academic credits from the DC Metro Area’s George Mason University. Mason was recently ranked #1 Up and Coming University by U.S. News and World Report. Capital Semester has a curriculum that is designed to complement the internship experience.

BACKSTAGE PASS
You will have a front row seat to a variety of exclusive briefings and uniquely D.C. events, allowing you to further explore your career field, make important professional connections and have fun while doing so.

You will have the chance to attend once in a lifetime tours and hear from leaders within such powerful institutions as the State Department, U.S. Congress, White House, World Bank and the Pentagon.

APPLICATION INFORMATION
Students will be accepted on a rolling basis until the final deadline of June 1, 2014. Applicants are encouraged to apply for the early deadline of March 1, 2014 in order to receive preference in admissions and scholarship consideration, as well as a 5% tuition discount.

The early application deadline for Spring 2015 is October 1. Applications for spring will be accepted until the final deadline of November 1.

There is a substantial amount of scholarship funding available, and awards are made based on financial need and merit.

For more information and to be begin an online application, please visit www.DCinternships.org/CS. Questions may be directed to Dana Faught at dfaught@tfas.org or 202.986.0384.

Monday, September 16, 2013

Capital Semester in Washington, DC


ANNOUNCEMENT
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CAPITAL SEMESTER SPRING 2014
WASHINGTON, D.C.
www.DCinternships.org/CS
EARLY DEADLINE: October 1, 2013
FINAL DEADLINE: November 5, 2013

Sponsored by The Fund for American Studies, Capital Semester combines substantive internships, 12 academic credits, career development activities, site briefings and lectures led by policy experts. This fast-paced, fifteen-week residential program provides undergraduate students from around the world with opportunities to gain the edge in today's competitive job market and graduate school admissions, and experience the excitement of Washington first-hand.

SAMPLE PAST INTERNSHIP SITES
  • Aerospace Industries Association
  • American Legislative Exchange Council
  • Children's Rights Council
  • Congressional Offices
  • First Book
  • Foreign Embassies
·         Gannett News Service
  • Institute for World Politics
·         K-global Public Relations
  • Philanthropy Roundtable
·         Politics Magazine
·         The Washington Examiner
  • U.S. Department of Education
  • U.S. Department of Justice
  • U.S. Department of the Treasury
  • Voice of America
·         WJLA ABC 7 News
  • WTOP News Radio

PROGRAM COMPONENTS
  • Internships – Competitive placements with government agencies, congressional offices, public policy groups, international affairs organizations, news outlets, communications firms and nonprofit organizations
  • Housing – Roommate matching and furnished Capitol Hill apartments in the heart of D.C.
  • Classes – Full-time course load accredited by George Mason University
  • Guest Lectures – With Washington's top policy and economics experts
  • Exclusive Briefings – At the World Bank, State Department, U.S. Capitol and Federal Reserve
  • Leadership & Professional Development – Leadership, mentoring and career building activities
  • Networking – Interaction with seasoned professionals and student leaders from around the world
  • Scholarships – Generous scholarships are awarded based on merit and financial need

EARLY DEADLINE – 5% DISCOUNT
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the Final Deadline of November 5, 2013. Students are encouraged to apply for the early deadline of October 1, 2013 to receive a 5% discount on their tuition balance as well as priority internship placement. Detailed information on the program may be found at www.DCinternships.org/CS.

For more information and an online application, please visit our website www.DCinternships.org/CS or contact Dana Faught, Recruitment and Admissions Manager at dfaught@tfas.org or 202-986-0384.